Chateau Carbide

3.7

213 Reviews

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Great for scenic views
Charming

Welcome to Château Carbide, our botanical-driven, absinthe-inspired cocktail bar, featuring seasonal light bites from Pendry Chefs. Perched on the rooftop of Pendry Chicago, this indoor-outdoor al fresco destination evokes the airy, effortless allure of the French countryside with a sun-drenched garden setting overlooking the city.

Please note the following policies:
**Chateau Carbide is a 21+ establishment
**Light Bite service is available until 10:00 PM
**Outdoor tables are subject to availability, and a reservation does not constitute an outdoor table. We do our best to accommodate all guest seating requests.
**Reservations are encouraged but not required, subject to availability.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 777-9000
Website
https://www.pendry.com/chicago/dining/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mark Shoemaker
Private party facilities
Sip your summer days away with our botanical-driven, absinthe-inspired cocktail bar, featuring personal drip fountains and more. Perched above the city at the top of the Carbide & Carbon building, our rooftop setting ushers in the bright and the beautiful with lush greenery at every turn.
Private party contact
Nycole Stoudt: (312) 766-9065

Location
230 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601-5906
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Experiences

Winter Lodges
$25.00 per party
Prepaid
Dec 3, 2024 - Mar 2, 2025
A rooftop winter haven where Chicago’s inimitable seasonal style is on display. Luxurious, private lodges dot the rooftop scene, each adorned with cozy fireplaces, luxe blankets, and plush, intimate seating for up to 6 guests. Snack on a winter-inspired small bites and sip seasonal cocktails while taking in the stunning city-wide views of Chicago and all its snowy splendor. All Winter Lodges require a $25 Deposit per party, which will be applied to the final bill. Reservation times are limited to (2) Hours per Reservation.

What 213 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7

3.7 based on recent ratings

3.3Food
3.7Service
4.3Ambience
3.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chateau Carbide offers a "beautiful rooftop" experience with "amazing drinks" and "stunning views." Ideal for those seeking a vibrant atmosphere and an impressive cocktail selection, this spot excels in ambiance. While food portions are small and service can be slow, the unique absinthe options and picturesque setting make it worth visiting.

213 Reviews

B
Bryan
Des Moines
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Service was almost nonexistent. Had to flag down our waiter multiple times. When we were done, waited over 20 minutes for someone to stop by to ask for the bill. We eventually had to go to the hostess stand. They weren’t sure how to help and suggested we wait for our waiter. Very disorganized. We received a wrong item when ordering too.
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Meghan
Chicago
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Menu food options were lacking. Ordered fries and the server said they didn't have any ketchup. The winter lodges could have been warmer. Overall, it was just ok but wouldn't recommend this place over others in the city.
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kurt
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Table wasn’t ready. Took forever to get our drinks. Had to cancel our order. Left early.
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Kristi
Minneapolis
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Two years in a row we’ve had bad service. Cute vibe but something is always out and they are slow.
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Jen
Tampa
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The service was awful. To charge in order to sit in a cabana and not provide good service is a very poor value. Limited menu and high prices
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April
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The concept is cute, but they don’t have winter themed cocktails. Going outside in the cold to drink what seem like summer drinks was a bit disappointing. Having something like a boozy hot chocolate or chocolate martini would be ideal in a winter setting. The fire pit wasn’t lit for our reserved time and took a while to light. There were no blankets in the little huts to compliment the cozy feeling, they seemed sparse all around. There was also no music which sort of killed the vibe. Also, the huts block the city view so you can’t see the surroundings. It was disappointing all around, especially given there’s a spend minimum. We could tell our server wanted us to stay due to no other bookings. Just thinking if these things were all changed they would get more bookings.
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Jason
Chicago
46 reviews
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Just had drinks. They were good. Nice rooftop spot.
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Nadine
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall great vibes! I came here for a couple of drinks and a snack, so I cannot comment much on the food, but the drinks were delicious! I highly recommend getting a reservation as well as going for early time slots to avoid crowds!
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Abdiel
Caribbean
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
¡Wow! This place is amazing, the food, service and drinks area great. Im going back again
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Tom
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, interesting food. Great setting. Very slow service.
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FAQs

Chateau Carbide is rated 3.7 stars by 213 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

230 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601-5906

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mark Shoemaker
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Website
https://www.pendry.com/chicago/dining/
Phone number
(312) 777-9000
Private party facilities
Sip your summer days away with our botanical-driven, absinthe-inspired cocktail bar, featuring personal drip fountains and more. Perched above the city at the top of the Carbide & Carbon building, our rooftop setting ushers in the bright and the beautiful with lush greenery at every turn.
Private party contact
Nycole Stoudt: (312) 766-9065

Chateau Carbide

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Winter Lodges

Menu

What 213 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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